Thanks to the vibrant folk / ceilidh scene here in Sheffield, I’ve had the opputunity to develop something of a taste for music with that rustic feel to it.
Recently (via the Dresden Dolls) I’ve come across a few bands that appeal to these sentiments within me. The Other Flesh of Stockholm and Humanwine from the Boston scene are the two such bands that have had the most impact on me. Both achieve that quality of simultaneous melancholy and life-affirming vibrancy that gives this kind of music it’s powerful allure, and as such, I suggest you check them out.
Nox Noctis 